What is a porch?
A porch is a small extension built around the front door, giving a lobby for coats and shoes and stopping draughts reaching the hall. Most are brick with a pitched tiled roof to match the house, though glazed and timber porches are also common.
How much does a porch cost in Exmouth?
In Exmouth, a porch typically costs £6,750–£16,500 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). Building costs in the South West are close to the UK average, so the figures for Exmouth are close to our national guide. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| From a 3 m² porch to a small front extension | £6,750–£16,500 |
| Higher specification | £16,500–£20,500 |
Your quote will depend mainly on:
- Front door specification
- Brick matching
- Moving meters, drains or the doorbell and lighting
- Size and roof style
Use the guide price tool to see how size and specification change the figure, then ask for a written, itemised quote.
Do you need planning permission for a porch in Exmouth?
Approvals for a porch in Exmouth follow the rules for England. In England a porch is permitted development if its ground floor area is no more than 3 square metres, no part is over 3 metres high and it is at least 2 metres from a boundary next to a road.
Where work involves a shared wall, building on the boundary, or digging foundations within 3 metres of a neighbour’s building and deeper than its foundations (or within 6 metres for deeper work), the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and notices must be served before work starts.
Our first visit includes a check of your planning history, so you know the route before paying for drawings.
What we handle
The work we manage on a porch:
- Foundations and brickwork
- Design to match the house
- Plastering and decoration
- Front door and windows
- Electrics for lighting
- Roof and guttering
How long does it take?
Expect 2 to 4 weeks on site. Design and approvals come first and typically take 6 to 12 weeks, depending on the approval route.
Building in Exmouth
The South West mixes stone and render cottages with post-war and newer estates, and local materials matter more here when matching an extension.
We work across Exmouth and neighbouring areas such as Heavitree, Exeter and Newton Abbot. Postcodes we cover in Exmouth include EX8.
How it works
- 01
Free visit
We look at the property, talk through what you want and measure up. There is no charge and no obligation.
- 02
Drawings and written quote
We prepare the design and give you a written, itemised quote with inclusions and exclusions.
- 03
Permissions sorted
Applications, building control and neighbour arrangements, all before the start date.
- 04
Build and sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions about porches in Exmouth
Who approves a porch in Exmouth?
Planning matters in Exmouth go to the council covering your address, and the work needs building control approval. We prepare and submit the applications for you.
Will it match my house?
We source matching bricks and tiles where possible, or suggest a deliberate contrast.
How much does a porch cost in Exmouth?
In Exmouth, a porch typically costs £6,750–£16,500 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.
Can you move the gas or electric meter?
Meters belong to the supplier or network operator. We coordinate their move as part of the job, which can add time.
Can I have a toilet in my porch?
A downstairs toilet usually needs a larger front extension, a drainage connection and building regulations approval.